Black plate (35,1)Cadillac ATS (Europe) - 2013 - crc - 10/8/12Driving and Operating 9-35Limited-Slip Rear AxleVehicles with a limited-slip rear axlecan give more traction on snow,mud, ice, sand or gravel. Whentraction is low, this feature allowsthe drive wheel with the mosttraction to move the vehicle. Thelimited-slip rear axle also gives thedriver enhanced control whencornering hard or completing amanoeuvre, such as a lane change.Limited-slip rear axle fluid should bechanged at intervals listed inScheduled Maintenance onpage 11‑1.Cruise Control{ WARNINGCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cannot drive safely ata steady speed. So, do not usethe cruise control on windingroads or in heavy traffic.Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tyre traction cancause excessive wheel slip, andyou could lose control. Do not usecruise control on slippery roads.With cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph) or morecan be maintained without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. Cruisecontrol does not work at speedsbelow about 40 km/h (25 mph).If the brakes are applied, the cruisecontrol disengages.For vehicles with a manual gearbox,the cruise control will remain activewhen the gears are shifted. Thecruise is deactivated if the clutch isdepressed for several seconds.If the StabiliTrak ® system begins tolimit wheel spin while using cruisecontrol, the cruise controlautomatically disengages. SeeStabiliTrak ® System on page 9‑32 orTraction Control System (TCS) onpage 9‑31. When road conditionsallow the cruise control to be safelyused, you can apply the cruisecontrol again.
